GRACE TRACK “Acquire Knowledge, Walk Worthy” Vol. 21 | Issue: April 2017 - October 2017 Students return in traditional wear! Annual Prize Day & Investiture Foundation Day Independence Day 02 Ceremony 03 05 Guidance What’s the News! Teachers Day 06 07 09 Counselling Cell Grace Track, Apr ‘16 to Oct ‘17, Vol. 20 2 Acquire Knowledge, Walk Worthy Annual Prize Day & Investiture Ceremony “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.” Col. 3:23 Ų Student Council 2017 - 18 he 27th Annual Prize commence the programme School Choir presented responsibilities. The School excellent programme. He Day and Investiture with prayer. The Principal their melodious songs. Boys’ Captain for this year is encouraged students to TCeremony was introduced the Chief Guest Silas Bhatta and the School practise four principles in held on the 13th of May and thereafter read out he solemn occasion Girls’ Captain is Karuna their life—accuracy, brevity, 2017 at Grace Academy. his Annual Report and Twas marked by the Elizabeth Taylor. Dr. Mohan clarity & correct delivery. He The Chief Guest for the highlighted the activities introduction of the Primary Chacko, Chairman, Grace requested parents to never occasion was Mr. Sebastian of the year. The Scripture School Student Council by Educational Society briefly forget God’s grace in their Robert, I.I.S. (Retd.) who „ Reading was led by Nathan Mrs. Esther Jacob. Students addressed the august lives and the opportunity was accompanied by his To be inspired E. Taylor. from the Primary School gathering and prayed and received to teach their wife Mrs. Elizabeth Robert, were given new offices committed the students students in Grace Academy. Principal, Faith Academy, is great, hrysalis band enthralled to spearhead the junior into the hands of the Lord for He wished that the school New Delhi. They were Cthe audience with the students. In succession, His leading in carrying out would reach greater heights welcomed by the Principal but to be an mellifluous tune of ‘Praise the new Student Council duties and responsibilities. and would produce great Mr. Benjamin Newton. to the Lord’. Prizewinners for 2017-18 was led by Mr. After the school song, the leaders for the future. Mrs. were felicitated for their Majasing Kamei as they Student Council marched Sangeeta Ranjan (Primary he Master and Mistress of inspiration is outstanding achievements marched onto the stage. down the aisle. In his School Superintendent) TCeremonies –Samarpan as certificates and prizes Proud parents placed address, the Chief Guest presented the Vote of Farmer and Hannah V.Z. an honor. were handed out by the sashes on their children commended the Chairman, Thanks. To conclude, the Chandamala, invited Rev. Chief Guest and his wife. and the Principal led the Principal, Staff & Students audience rose for our Suraj Chellaiah, Treasurer In succession, the Primary Council members to take of Grace Academy for their National Anthem played by Grace Educational Society to School Choir and the Senior the pledge for their new efforts in putting up an the Chrysalis Band. Acquire Knowledge, Walk Worthy 3 Vol. 20, Apr ‘16 to Oct ‘17, Grace Track Ų FOUNDATION DAY Inter-House Activities Academic Year 2017 - 18 race Academy celebrated Gthe 27th year of its foundation on Character is the real „ 10th July. The theme foundation of all worthwhile success. of the programme was ‘Being Fruitful’. ~ John Hays Hammond Arjun A. Rajeev and Isha Singhal were the anchors. The senior school choir presented a song which was followed by choreography performed by the middle school Ų Inter-house volleyball matches students. Rev. Abhishek Barla, member of Grace • The first sport activity in the new session was the Inter House Cricket Tournament for juniors from 20th Educational Society encouraged the staff and to 25th April and seniors from 26th to 29th April. The teams of the four Houses gave their best on the field and students with a brief message from The Bible. A played with the spirit of sportsmanship. The 1st position was secured by Sanyam House in the seniors and Satya short skit was presented depicting Christ as the House in the juniors. strong foundation. A power point presentation prepared by Mr. V. Mani showed the growth of Grace • Inter-House Volleyball for boys and girls was held from 15th to 20th May. Both the teams Academy throughout these 27 years. Through played well and were cheered for by the spectators. Satya House bagged the 1st position in Boys’ the programme everyone was encouraged and category and Sneha House in the Girls’ category. challenged to strive towards achieving the vision of Grace Academy. • An inter-house power point presentation was conducted for classes 9-12 on 7th and 8th July 2017. The competition was conducted house wise in two divisions: Division A (classes 9 & 10) and Division B (classes 11 & 12). Students were selected by the house masters and they were given various topics for presentation. Instructions, methods and rules were explained and students were given time to collect and organize the data and the audio- video recordings. The competition was coordinated by Mr. Andriyas Singh and Mr.Valerian Mani. • A book fair was organized by the Scholastic Book Publication from 18th to 20th May and students enjoyed seeing the books and bought books too. Parents visited on the last day and purchased books for their children. Class 6A students bought the most number of books and the class received a gift hamper of books. Grace Track, Apr ‘16 to Oct ‘17, Vol. 20 4 Acquire Knowledge, Walk Worthy Primary School Activities A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. ~ Confucius The new to V. The students were academic year very eager to participate • began with the and made every effort Orientation for Nursery to add colour to their class parents and newly drawings. Each class admitted students, was given a different which was held on topic to draw and colour. 4thMarch 2017. They We praise the Lord for were acquainted with the budding artists. the school routines so as to help their wards adjust to the school environment and have English Elocution a fruitful learning Competition for experience. • classes III – V was held on 21st May. Every month the The students were bulletin boards quite enthusiastic • display the about the event and themes for assembly in were seen practicing mind. It’s encouraging reciting their poems. It to see the effort and was good to watch the creativity of our teachers students recite their as they work with new poems confidently. In ideas. class 3, Adi Uniyal stood 1st followed by Ishita This academic Kumar and Lavanya year, we have Rana in the 2nd and • been focusing 3rd place respectively. on the Phonic skills of It was Rashika Gurung our students and are who bagged the 1st making every possible position in class 4, 2nd effort to develop the was Ishita Rawat and communication skills 3rd Aishwarika M. Sahu. of listening, speaking, Anna Shifa Fiol, Spandan reading, writing and Shrivastava and Mark spellings. This helps Doungel secured the develop reading habit 1st, 2nd and 3rd position in students. We, as an respectively in class 5. institution encourage students and staff to read books. The Hindi Week was observed • from 8th to On the 5th of 11th August. During May an Art assembly a talk was • Competition was given on the importance held for classes Nursery of the language and its origin. The Hindi Week concluded with the Inter House Hindi Debate for classes III – V. The topic for class 3 was ‘Vidhyalaya mein uniform anivarya hona chahiye’, for class 4 ‘Fast food ne jeevan shailee ko aasan bana diya hai’ and for class 5 ‘Vigyapan acche hai’. Students spoke with clarity and poise. Shivansh Naithani, Rupika Pradhan and Lavanya Rana secured the 1st, 2nd and 3rd position respectively in class 3. In class 4 Janvi Sharma stood 1st, Ishita Rawat 2nd and Vasishtha Rattan& Satakshi Uniyal 3rd. Spandhan Shrivastava, Abhay Upreti and Akshata Sah came 1st,2nd and 3rd in class 5. 18 Students from class III represented our school in the Inter School English Elocution • at The Doon Girls’ School on 22ndAugust 2017. This was a good learning experience for our students. Aadi Uniyal of class III B received an award for the third position. The other students were awarded certificates of participation. Acquire Knowledge, Walk Worthy 5 Vol. 20, Apr ‘16 to Oct ‘17, Grace Track Ų SHORT NEWS Independence Day Inter-House Activities Saare jahaan se accha, Hindustan humara.... Debate Competition The 71st Independence Day A. Karuna Taylor, the Girl Program was celebrated School Captain and Silas with great joy. The Chief Bhatta, School Boy captain Guest for the occasion was addressed the school. A Ms. Indrani Pandhi, editor prayer for the nation was and owner of The Himachal led by Mrs. Chitra Koli . Times. The Chief Guest The senior school choir unfurled the national flag, presented a song ‘Let there which was followed by the be love shared among us’. singing of the National Mayank Bhatia of class 9 Anthem and the Indian and Adi Uniyal of class 3 Inter-house debate Anunay Dhingia and pledge. Thereafter Ms. recited poems dedicated competition was held Saksham Negi. It was Indrani Pandhi addressed to the soldiers of India. The on 5th August. Kirteek a good debate as all the school assembly and Primary School presented a Kaintura and Alice the students shared asked the students to fancy dress show depicting Shankar were the Masters their views confidently. respect the independence the vibrant culture of India. of ceremony. It was Angela Rajeev secured and to do their best to A colourful Rajasthani folk divided in two categories the 1st position followed safeguard it.